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BENUE ASSEMBLY APPROVES N550.112bn 2025 BUDGET. (PHOTO).


 BENUE ASSEMBLY APPROVES N550.112bn 2025 BUDGET


31st December


The Benue State House of Assembly Monday passed the 2025 Appropriation bill of N550.112 billion.


The bill, presented by Governor Hyacinth Alia, outlined a total revenue projection of N550.112 billion, with a recurrent expenditure of N175.412 billion and a capital expenditure of N374.700 billion.


The approved budget represents a 47.5% increase over the 2024 revised and approved budget, with a focus on human capital development, food security, and digital economy. 


The budget allocation includes, Recurrent Expenditure of N175.412 billion, divided into Personnel Cost of N80.013 billion and N95.398 billion for overhead costs.


The approved budget also have Capital Expenditure of N374.700 billion, prioritising infrastructure development, agriculture, education, and health sectors.


During the debate, lawmakers raised concerns over the allocation of N79 billion to the newly created Bureau of Special Project and Infrastructure, with some calling for clarification on the bureau’s mandate.


Others urged the house to pass the budget speedily to enable the state government to implement its development plans.


The Speaker, Mr. Hyacinth Dajo, advised the Director-General of Economic Planning to submit the budget early to allow lawmakers sufficient time to review it.


He said with the budget’s approval, the Benue state government will consolidate its development gains and address the state’s socio-economic challenges. 

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